Memorial Ash Box & Vault Box & Picture Frames

At the end of July, my 92 year old mother-in-law passed away. She wanted to be cremated and have a grave side service with just the family and close friends present. The family asked if I would make a box for her ashes. I felt very honored that they had asked me and was very pleased to do so. We were leaving on the 1st of August for California to see my new granddaughter and deliver a crib and dresser I had made for her, so the box would have to wait till I got back. I also wanted to make a vault box to put the cedar ash box in but had no idea what wood to use. While in California, I had the honor and privilege to meet another fellow lumberjock who lives in my daughter’s home town. His name is Aaron and is lumberjock 559dustdesigns. We had lunch and enjoyed talking shop and wood. As we were saying our goodbyes in the parking lot, Aaron did something that totally surpised me. He said he had a gift for me and hoped I would accept it. Aaron gave me a piece of wood 2 1/2” T X 16” W X 36” L. It was a piece of Fir out of one of the 30’ beams that came out of a hotel that was built in early 1900-1905. I told him I wanted to make something special out of it. I felt it was a special gift from a special friend, honoring a special lady I called MOM because my mother had been gone for several years. That piece of wood was used to make the vault box. I hope Aaron is pleased with what I did with his gift. THANK YOU AARON. I also made picture frames for the family members with the verse that was put on her box.

Well done Tom. Beautiful work and the frames are a lasting to way to memoralize this special lady. Aaron, too, through his friendly gesture, shares the blessings that naturally come from generosity and thoughtfulness.

Tom, you are so very welcome. I think you used that special wood in a really important way. Great job, I am sure your family will appreciate all the effort you put into this special project. Your friend, Aaron

-- Aaron - central California "If you haven't got the time to do it right, when will you find the time to do it over?"